About

Why we love Europe

Europe has a wild heart of rugged mountains, but this is also a continent that excels at gentle pleasures, be it a cycle between Provencal villages, a walk along cliff-top trails to the villages of the Amalfi Coast, or sampling Italy's or Spain's many gastronomic highlights

The cities, palaces and landmarks of Eastern Europe rival anything that might be found in the West, but with an extra, unembellished grace

In Greece, stay in a relaxing haven called Halepa Hotel in Hania, Crete. It used to be the old British embassy and it still has that air of grandeur and colonial splendour about it

Italy has drawn tourists for millennia and there are many ways to see it, we try to take you to the Italy that others can't; the Italy that we know and have fallen in love with.

Our France itineraries are built for comfort not speed. There's an emphasis on self-discovery and immersion rather than a carousel of 'best of' highlights

Safety information

Your safety is our top priority. It’s one of the main things we consider when designing and operating our trips. Here’s some of the ways we help to keep you safe, and a few of the things you can do to make your trip memorable for all the right reasons.

Before you travel:

We monitor travel alerts provided by the Australian, UK, USA and Canadian governments on a daily basis. Before a tour goes on sale we assess any risks and decide how to reduce and manage these. If we determine that an entire trip, part of a trip or an activity is too risky we won’t do it. It’s as simple as that. If we can’t address the issues and improve conditions we might modify an itinerary, change the accommodation or even decide not to travel to a certain location. Our overseas staff and local leaders are trained to address any health and safety concerns during trips. Before you travel, we’ll give you an emergency phone number. You’ll also get comprehensive pre-departure information, with information about vaccinations and other relevant health issues. We’ll also tell you if there’s any special clothing or equipment you need to bring.

During your trip:

You local leader is trained in first aid and always carries a first aid kit. Being a local means that if something does go wrong they know fastest and most effective way to get help. We’ll also give you a 24-hour emergency number in addition to the emergency destination telephone number.

What you can do:

Read through all the information we send you. If you’ve got any questions we’re always available to help. Keep an eye out for travel alerts by consulting your local Foreign Office. We also monitor these daily so that we can modify tours if necessary. Get some medical travel advice about the countries you are visiting, particularly about vaccinations and the type of personal first aid kit you should carry. Make sure you tell us any medical conditions, special needs or dietary requirements you might have. Get your vaccinations and take relevant medication well before travelling so they have time to take effect.

Stories

From our Blog

At the train station, we met a man who in the last year had lost his daughter and three of her best friends in a car accident. He was then made redundant after serving 30-odd years for the same global company. I asked what brought him to the Camino de...

It could be argued that Albania is the land Europe forgot. It’s carried on doing its charming, post-communist thing for the last sixty years, blissfully unaware of modern tourism and industrialisation.

European cycling is like riding through an old movie: the warm Provencal sun on your face, pedalling down old country lanes and sun-dappled roads, stopping only for a boutique wine tasting or a spot of French cheese.

Reviews

Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

Treasures of Turkey

James [Jim] - Australia, 8 Apr, 2014

5

Overall Rating

The trip exceeded my expectations.The small group travelling together , laughing ,talking ,questioning,learning and caring for each other was something special. All enhanced by the excellent leadership qualities of Iskander.

Treasures of Turkey

Wes - Australia, 8 Apr, 2014

4

Overall Rating

Tour was trouble free and well organised. There was a little confusion about whether or not tips for leaders and drivers was expected. Paperwork prior to the tour suggested that it was and even gave amounts whilst it was said at the pre tour meeting that it was not expected.

Treasures of Turkey

Suzanne - Australia, 9 Apr, 2014

5

Overall Rating

From the moment we gathered on the evening before our tour began until we returned to Istanbul our group of 13 got on exceptionally well together, interacted well, assisted each other in all sorts of ways, made sure everyone was included and generally enjoyed ourselves AND laughed a lot!. Our Tour Leader/Guide, Iskender, was exceptional. His knowledge in all areas was extraordinary. He kept us entertained as well!

Italian Lakes Discovery

Lynette - Australia, 23 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Wonderful experience due to the most helpful local guide I have ever experienced. She went out of her way to assist everyone and ensure all went well for everyone.

Treasures of Turkey

Carol - Australia, 13 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The Treasures of Turkey trip was wonderful. The introduction to the long ago great empires of the Hittites, Greeks, Romans, Ottoman was so interesting, and in addition, the early Christian history made for a fascinating trip.

Italian Lakes Discovery

Jacquie - Australia, 12 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We felt we were able to see a lot through our trip, probably more than we could have by ourselves. Particularly the lakes areas were really well done and a real highlight was the 5 hour walk at lake como. Alessandro did an excellent job as tour leader and it was fantastic to be guided by someone who is from the local region and has all that local knowledge. His interest in good food and wine was an added bonus! The only criticism would be with the accommodation in Milan where they mucked up our booking on arrival and we were placed in separate rooms. Also the accommodation after the big 5 hour walk was too far from town and restaurants and was a bit of a strange place to stay with funiculars etc. Otherwise a great tour well lead by alessandro. Regards Jacquie and Sharon

Treasures of Turkey

Scott - Australia, 9 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Great mix of culture, history, scenery and activities!

Spirit of Amalfi

Doreen - Australia, 12 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Spirit of Amalfi tour was fantastic. Our tour guide was excellent. SOme of the walks were quite difficult but the view was awesome. It is one of the better tours we have done. The Amalfi Coast is a spectacular place to visit.

Treasures of Turkey

Michael - Australia, 27 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

fantastic trip that took in the most wonderful cities so full of history and such beautiful landscapes and scenery. The Turkish people were so welcoming and friendly and were so eager to have us explore there beautiful country. Our tour leader Ergun Akkan was so welcoming, helpful and so knowledgeable about his country and its history that dates back to BC times

Treasures of Turkey

Joan & David - New Zealand, 13 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We really enjoyed our tour and have been recommending it to our friends.

Treasures of Turkey

Ann - New Zealand, 13 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

A great opportunity to learn about a country that I knew very little about. I have come back educated and now understand a lot about this part of the world. A great group to travel with, lots of laughs, smoothly run.

Treasures of Turkey

Kathryn - Australia, 25 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Our Treasures of Turkey tour was a fantastic cultural and sightseeing immersion and Onder, our local guide, very professionally provided excellent knowledge, experiences and insights. He was thoughtful and personable (with a lovely sense of humour)and we felt extremely safe and well looked after.

Treasures of Turkey

Ourania - Australia, 12 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This was my first ever tour. I found the experience to be very interesting, enjoyable and fulfilling. I had a wonderful and memorable time and would not hesitate in recommending a Peregrine tour to family and friends.

Spirit of Amalfi

Andrea - Australia, 16 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Great tour overall!

The Cinque Terre Explored

Louise - Canada, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

I absolutely loved the tour! The hiking was excellent - and the views were stunning! Staying in Levanto, and walking through the terraced vineyards were just a couple of the highlights for me. Our guide was great at coordinating everything - and his vast knowledge about everything, was a big part of what made our tour so great. Yay Emilio!

Treasures of Turkey

Elizabeth - Australia, 11 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This was an excellent tour, very interesting and covered the main areas of Turkey

Treasures of Turkey

Ben - Australia, 28 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We both thoroughly enjoyed the two weeks. It was well paced and the guide was excellent. We fully recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see highlights of Turkey.

Treasures of Turkey

Bruce and Kate - Australia, 11 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Thank you so much for organising our wonderful odyssey. Turkey was magical, strange, enchanting, amazing.The tour guide was marvellous, the group was one of those amazing collections of people who you really hope you want to meet and talk to in life, and we now have a hunger to see more of this wonderful world we live in. We think this was such a great way to see the country, our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and our driver was professional, polite and thoroughly comfortable to drive with. The thousands of years old history everywhere, and the interest of the people we met in their own country was great. The balloon ride over Cappadocia was out of this world. To be able to walk by myself on Anzac Cove beach, not another person even from our tour made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. I had a tear in my eye walking later amongst the graves of the fallen, though I don’t even have a relative there.A must see for any Aussie interested in our history.

The Best of Turkey

Phil - Australia, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We consider this trip excellent value for the cost and included most of the site we were interested in.

The Best of Turkey

George & Peta - Australia, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This is an excellent trip for anyone intersted in both modern Turkey, Turkish history and antiquities. Facilities and maintenance at some of the hotels in more remote places could be improved. Overall we were very pleased and thought the trip was excellent value.

Treasures of Turkey

Shirley - Australia, 11 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Visiting Turkey was a very enjoyable experience and I had a wonderful holiday,peregrine exceeded my expectations in every way especially having only a small group.

Treasures of Turkey

Anne - Canada, 12 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

I knew very little about Turkey before this trip but am now a big fan,thanks to Peregrine and our terrific guide, Ugur. This was a wonderful trip for getting a feel for much that Turkey has to offer as we travelled through central Turkey to the Mediterranean in the south and back along the Aegean coastline. However that does necessitate spending quite a lot of time on the bus. Make sure that you add at least a few days in Istanbul before and/or after the tour. It is an amazing city.

The Best of Turkey

Sally - Australia, 19 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Excellent interesting trip.

Treasures of Turkey

Anne - Australia, 14 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Great Trip - Sinan was a wonderful guide and made sure everything little thing was spot on. You could tell that he wanted us to know and love his country. Turkey was wonderful & I'm planning on returning

Treasures of Turkey

John - United States, 25 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Adding on two days of walking about Istanbul before and after, the two-week tour gave me a wide overview of difference parts of present and ancient Turkish life. The dozen of us also talked and laughed a lot as we walked, looked, and took photographs.

Italian Lakes Discovery

julie - Australia, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

all that we expected in terms of good wallking, local information, free time, attentive response to individual needs only disagree with lunch choice in Milan.

Italian Lakes Discovery

Tracey and John - Australia, 26 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

If you are thinking of doing this trip, do it, it was wonderful. The weather was not so good, but we saw this district in all its beauty. Our tour guide,Rafael was fantastic, getting us to eat where the locals do, travel using their transport system and encouraging us to explore. The only thing I would change is perhaps a little more free time to SHOP!\ The tour ends in Verona and John and I would suggest you stay for a day here to explore this wonderful historic town. Italy is beautiful and we plan next time to explore Southern Italy.

Treasures of Turkey

Neil & Debra - Australia, 28 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey surpassed our expectations. It was recommended by a friend who had done the tour and it was every bit as good as his recommendation.

Italian Lakes Discovery

Lisa - Australia, 2 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It was well organised with a suitable mixture of challenging walks and quiet days.

Greek Island Odyssey

Mark - Australia, 2 Jun, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The Greek Island tour was well paced and offered participants the chance to take part in a range of activities. There was quite a bit of free time which proved valuable and allowed us to either re-explore or delve into new territory. The tour included visits to historical sites and museums, as well as allowing time for leisure. The walk through the gorge on Crete was a highlight, as was the visit to Delos Island to see the ruins.

Splendours of Italy & Southern France

Christine - Australia, 24 May, 2013

4

Overall Rating

I thoroughly enjoyed the walking through the country and around the Italian and French Riviera. That was the primary reason that I chose the tour.

Italian Lakes Discovery

Judith - Australia, 26 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This trip was excellent. To see the area with a knowledgeable guide was invaluable. The scenery stunning and the variety of walks great.

Spirit of Amalfi

judy - Australia, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

great trip.Rosa was fantastic @ ensured that everyone was happy with everything that she did.some hard walking but well worth it as the views were exceptional.thankyou rosa!

The Best of Turkey

Bronwyn - New Zealand, 26 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We had high expectations when embarking on this trip, which is never usually a good thing when travelling. I am pleased to report, however, that we were not disappointed. Our driver and guide constantly ensured that our time in their fabulous country was outstanding.

Treasures of Turkey

Rosemary - Australia, 11 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Exciting and unexpected splendour of Turkey, made even more so by our guide Memis and driver Mesut. Memis is so well read and educated to a level that met the needs of five university professors travelling together. His help and advice at every stop off were greatly appreciated. He was always well prepared. The route was outstanding to cover much culture and history. The value was incredibly good. I felt very safe with Mesut's driving.

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Beverley - Australia, 19 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This trip was the road a bit less travelled. This was my 3rd trip to Turkey and the experience of visiting the beginnings of civilisation at Gobeekli Tepe was unbelieveable. Climing to the top of Mt Nemrut and watching the sunset is an experience not to be missed. The Turkish people are friendly and have a great sense of humour. Tourist are not common in this part of the country and the locals wanted to ensure that we saw their city/town and all it had to offer. The children wanted to practice their English, and the afternoon in Derende with the English students was incredible.

The Best of Turkey

Keith and Mary - Australia, 19 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Take a bath plug!! Eastern Turkey is well worth the extra time. It is very beautiful and varied, and,as yet, not heavily populated by other tourists.

Treasures of Turkey

Rosemary - Australia, 11 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Exciting and unexpected splendour of Turkey, made even more so by our guide Memis and driver Mesut. Memis is so well read and educated to a level that met the needs of five university professors travelling together. His help and advice at every stop off were greatly appreciated. He was always well prepared. The route was outstanding to cover much culture and history. The value was incredibly good. I felt very safe with Mesut's driving.

Treasures of Turkey

Keith - Canada, 14 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

TThe trip provided a very good exposure to what Turkey has to offer in terms of its history and people. Would definitely consider returning to see other parts of this unique country.

Treasures of Turkey

Doreen - Canada, 14 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

It was a wonderful trip with so many incredible places. Without doubt, one of the most interesting countries I have visited. Incredible history and such warm and friendly people. The people we met through Sinan were very hospitable and made us feel very special. I cannot say enough positive things about our trip and Turkey.

Treasures of Turkey

Hooi Yee - New Zealand, 14 May, 2013

4

Overall Rating

The trip is well balanced with sufficient site seeing, activities such as walking, swimming etc. The tour leader managed to provide sufficient information about a site and what to appreciated. It would be good if there is more information about Turkey culture. Overall, it is a well organize trip.

Treasures of Turkey

alan - Canada, 12 May, 2013

4

Overall Rating

tour leader and driver were excellent. Tour was a litle too ambitious and would have been more enjoyable had we had a little more personal time. Maybe a few more multi night stays rather than moving almost every night. While I recognize that a small bus is preferable for maneouverabilty, 17 people in a 17 person bus (driver included) is too tight. We have been on tours where we had two seats per person. This gives you room to spread out, move around and talk to people and sleep if you want. Probably the solution is same bus, less tourists per tour and pay a little more.

The Best of Turkey

Mark - Australia, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The tour was well organised, covered the areas of Turkey that I wished to see, and the guide and driver did their utmost to see that we had an enjoyable experience. The accommodation was adequate...and ranged from very good particularly in larger cities to okay in some country areas.

Treasures of Turkey

Louise - Australia, 27 Apr, 2013

4

Overall Rating

The the tour guide Ergun was excellent. He provided quality information regarding Turkish history, culture and geography in clear manner. The long travelling sections of the trip were alleviated by the entertaining and informative discourse Ergun provided. I would suggest shortening the amount of time in the bus however. A flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia would eliminated that long first few days of driving and the museum inAnkara could be missed.

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

linda - Australia, 5 May, 2013

4

Overall Rating

I I would improve the accommodation - quite a number of hotels were smoking hotels.

Treasures of Turkey

John - Australia, 11 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Very average breakfasts with a couple of exceptions. However the hospitality afforded us at all hotels more than compensated for this.

Treasures of Turkey

Martin - Australia, 12 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Get your energy up and prepare to fall in love with a fantastic country and its people Great sights, great food and plenty of great beer.

Treasures of Turkey

Claude - Canada, 28 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This trip was a truly excellent experience for my wife and me: we learned a lot, our our leader and driver were top notch, the country is gorgeous and its people very nice, the itenary has a lot to offer, the group of travel companions was just great and the weather was almost perfect. We could not possibly ask fore more!

Treasures of Turkey

Esther - New Zealand, 12 Apr, 2013

4

Overall Rating

The overall experience on the trip from fantastic, the Tour Leader and Driver when above and beyond for us and made the trip so amazing. You will see much more and enjoy a rich experience when travelling with a Guide who is so passionate about sharing his land with you.

Treasures of Turkey

Judith - Australia, 28 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

There is very little free time at any town. we arrived in most towns at about 6.00pm and dinner 7.00 or 7.30 so free time to wander was almost non existant. A number of hotels were some way from the town centre so that made it difficult to walk anywhere. The leather factory was a "hard sell" situation for us. the staff kept following us around and we had to leave and wait outside. Need more time in Istanbul, particularly when the market is open.

Spirit of Amalfi

Albert and Bridget - Australia, 12 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The walks were spectacular...we were inadequately prepared for the steep climbs and descents by stairs. There was alternative transport for a flagging spirit! Our tour leader Rosa is a gem, great organiser, with a wealth of information and very simpatico! It was a marvellous tour and we highly recommend it.

Treasures of Turkey

Alan - Australia, 27 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We loved the tour. The size of the group was really good for socialising. The places we went to were interesting. we would not have been able to do it on our own.

Treasures of Turkey

Diane - Australia, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Great trip, saw everything I wanted to see and more. I will never forget the experience.

Treasures of Turkey

Diane - Australia, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Great trip, saw everything I wanted to see and more. I will never forget the experience.

Spirit of Sicily

Linda - Australia, 30 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The trip was fabulous. A really good mix of cultural highlights, natural experiences, and lead by a wonderful leader who made sure we also experienced culinary highlights. The only comment I would add is that the trip notes underestimated how challenging some of the walks/climbs were - however, the tour leader made sure that all were safe and he accommodated different levels of fitness.

Highlights of Greece

Charles - Australia, 31 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We visited places not spoiled by hordes of other tourists. We went early to some sites where large numbers would be. The pace was variable with options for levels of fitness. Most of all the guide, Anastassia Sofou was an absolute delight.

The Cinque Terre Explored

Anita - Canada, 5 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

I had a fantastic time on this tour! a perfect combination of fresh air and exercise and exploration of this region of Italy. I got so much more than I expected...I learned about geography of the region as well as history, architecture, botany, and gained amazing insights into the culture of this beautiful area of the world. I would recommend this tour to anyone with good knees and a good level of fitness!

Treasures of Turkey

James - Australia, 12 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The Treasures of Turkey trip was fantastic and the small group meant we all became very close and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. My wife had a birthday while on the tour and I asked our tour leader if he could organise a cake. He not only organised this, but had the restaurant decorate our table and then we cut the cake in a 2500 year old Roman water cistern underneath our restaurant in Kas in candlelight. Our tour leader went out of his way to explain Turkish history and culture. His sense of humour and friendly nature was most appreciated and he became one of the group. At all times he was very professional and placed our needs as his number one priority. Our bus driver was a true gentleman and a safe and competent driver.

Treasures of Turkey

Terese - Australia, 27 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This Tour gave me the opportunity to see many of Turkey's natural beauties,& historical sites which I could never have managed on my own. Thank You.

Treasures of Turkey

Liz - New Zealand, 6 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

This is an awesome trip. I learned so much about the history, the politics, the places and the people of Turkey. The food was wonderful and the hotels were generally of a very good standard. The package is very good value and I would strongly recommend this to anyone interested in visiting Turkey. Turkey is an amazing place and one of the more interesting and vibrant that I have visited in Europe.

Highlights of Greece

janet - Australia, 28 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

the tour guide Anastasia Sofou was erudite, charming, gracious and every one fell in love with her. She answered all questions patiently and was concerned about our onward arrangements

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Robyn (Kate) - Australia, 5 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Absolutely loved the history, country & the fabulous food. All daily tours were amazing.

Treasures of Turkey

Jacqueline & Simon - Australia, 13 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Our tour leader thoroughly covered Turkey and we had a fabulous time. His enthusiasm and passion for his country and job were shared with us freely. The Treasures of Turkey tour is a fabulous way to see and experience Turkey. We attended the ANZAC day dawn service... A memorable part of our tour. Overall we felt the trip was excellent value and we would return to Turkey. Thanks to our wonderful leader, Firat Baydir and our driver, Mehmet.

Treasures of Turkey

Joanne - New Zealand, 12 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Outstanding guide and driver (Ergun and Mesut) made the trip very special. Amazing country.

Treasures of Turkey

Raymond - Australia, 6 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

We had a brilliant time! So many new experiences each and every day.

Treasures of Turkey

Rosemary - Australia, 6 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

I absolutely loved this tour. Our leader's enthusiasm and love for his country shone through at every site. It was an authentic experience of Turkey in 2013 as well as immersing us in the huge historical context of the many interesting and varied places we visited and many more we couldn't.

Treasures of Turkey

Graeme - Australia, 6 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

All of our expectations about our trip to Turkey have been more than fulfilled. The range of experiences was broad and our smaller group of 15 all got along very well so our enjoyment was enhanced even further. We experienced a range of beautiful Turkish food, Turkish Bath, hot air balloon ride, relaxing walks with explanations of geological sites,visiting historical sites such as Ephesus,Troy, Gallipoli, cruising and swimming in the Mediterranean. Fantastic!

Treasures of Turkey

Alvin and Noreen - Canada, 31 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Oud guide Osman Aksoy had a lot to do with the success of our trip. We learned a lot about the history of Turkey and about life there today. He was always glad to answer our questions and we felt we got to know him. We appreciated not being rushed and having time on our own at most of the sites we visited. The tour was well planned with the range of sites we saw and would recommend this tour.

Treasures of Turkey

Philippa - Australia, 24 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The trip exceeded our expectations and was a wonderful overview of turkey .

The Best of Turkey

Valerie - Canada, 5 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

An excellent overview of Turkey made even better by our most knowledgeable guide Korhan who gave us a lot of in-depth information about the country and the places we were seeing. I went to find out more of Turkey where I had not been and I most certainly did -- and had fun, too.

Treasures of Turkey

Catherine - New Zealand, 12 Apr, 2013

5

Overall Rating

I cannot speak highly enough of Ergun Akkan who led our tour of Turkey. He made the trip a daily delight with his humour, extensive knowledge and his passion and enthusiasm for his home. I feel quite sad now that it is all over. What an asset he is to Peregrine. Nothing was too much trouble.

Treasures of Turkey

David - New Zealand, 17 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Excellent tour with like-minded people and a great tour guide. Pace of the tour was just right.

Treasures of Turkey

Graeme - Australia, 17 Mar, 2013

4

Overall Rating

Great trip, lot's to see and learn. If you are not into ruins and ancient history perhaps this is not for you.

Treasures of Turkey

Michael - Australia, 17 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

the tour gave a comprehensive experience of Turkey - scenery, history & culture. Our guide was very experienced & knowledgable. There was some felxibility in the schedule to vary the itinerary to maximise our experiences. I would recommend this tour.

Treasures of Turkey

Rob and Debbie - United Kingdom, 17 Mar, 2013

4

Overall Rating

A fascinating introduction to the culture, sights, history, people and food of Turkey. You'll want more!

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Kathleen - Australia, 31 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Only dropped to "good" for value because a couple hotels were a bit small in the bathroom area!! and one seemed to be run by young people who didn't know much about doing just that!

Treasures of Turkey

Ken Jenny & Liam - Australia, 24 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Fantastic, well organised tour with good safe driver & excellent guide. Great culture, history, food & scenery. Small group number & comfortable bus.

Treasures of Turkey

Leanne - Australia, 17 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

the program enabled sufficient time at each site visited.

Treasures of Turkey

Garry & Jacqueline - Canada, 24 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Thought that the value was really well priced

The Best of Turkey

Tracey - Australia, 28 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Tour was excellent. Included other areas not visited in other tours and gave a better picture of the different regions of Turkey, not just the usual tourist areas. Great value as I have seen other tours for less time at more cost than this one. Included alot of entrance fees.

The Best of Turkey

Desley - Australia, 28 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The best way to describe Korhan (tour guide) and Mesut (driver) is that they are two young gentlemen. Nothing was a drama and they were both there with a helping hand and smile when needed. Korhan enjoyed showing us(and answering all our sometimes stupid questions about) his homeland and I felt comfortable knowing Mesut was behind the wheel. A very good trip.

The Best of Turkey

Cheryl - Canada, 21 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I really enjoyed this vacation! There are so many positive aspects about this tour. Small group. Tour was leisurely. Departure times were between 8:30 to 9:30 am. Travelling time in the van varied daily. Staying a few days in Cappadocia & Kas was a bonus. I definitely would travel with Peregrine again.

Treasures of Turkey

Wendy - Australia, 19 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had never been on a group tour before as we usually travel independently, so were extremely pleased with our trip. Our guide Ugur was a delightful man, caring of our needs and extremely knowledgable. He really made the trip the success it was. He and the tour overall far exceeded our expectations. We also enjoyed the company of our fellow passengers, and as there was only 6 of us, we had a very comfortable journey on the minibus. Our driver Mehmet was very safe and always ready to help us - and always with a smile!

Treasures of Turkey

Anne - Australia, 29 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our Peregine tour was more than I could have hoped for regarding our fabulour tour guide Bayram and our wonderful driver Orsan Papa. Both were totally professional, caring, polite, generous and really made our tour an unforgetable experience. I would totally recommend Peregine to my friends and my husband and I hope we can do another tour in the not so distant future.

Treasures of Turkey

Robin - Canada, 29 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

It was wonderful.

Treasures of Turkey

Ted - Australia, 14 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our trip to Turkey was outstanding. At every turn we discovered the amazing beauty and mysteries that Turkey has to offer. The depth and extent of history was fantastic and the diversity and areas of interest across the country was brilliant! Turkey has so much to see and should be on everybody's 'to-do' list.

Treasures of Turkey

Stephen (Colin) - Australia, 29 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I found the tour exceeded my expectation in many ways. It was well planned and organised with a good balance programmed and optional tours with a wide range visit to many of Turkeys significient national tourist attractions, their historical and cultural site as well as the opportunity to get to know the Turkish people their food and their way of life.

The Cinque Terre Explored

Erika - Australia, 14 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The tours activity was described as moderate.It was moderate. You needed to be reasonably fit and agility should be something that is mentioned as scrambling up and down the paths, you needed some agility.

Treasures of Turkey

Paul & Pam - Australia, 7 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Great trip, Real value, just the right length, wonderful, knowledable, entertaining guide and a driver with the ability of a Labyrinth negotiator and the patience of Job in frustrating trafic situations, very comfortable little coach, so many "treasures". JUST DO IT if you get half a chance!

Treasures of Turkey

Peter - Australia, 14 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Well balanced, well planned, informative and thoroughly enjoyed. Left me with a real image of a real Turkey.

Treasures of Turkey

Julie - Australia, 14 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I would highly recommend the Treasures Of Turkey tour. Our tour leaders and driver were exceptional and ensured that everyone in our group had a wonderful time. The hotels were well located and of a very good standard. The itinerary had a very good balance of historical places, beautiful landscapes, walks, experiences and entertainment. The balloon ride in Cappadoccia was something we will always remember. Another special time was dinner in a family home - a real privilege. It is obvious that Peregrine carefully source hotels, restaurants etc to ensure that everything is of a high standard. I really feel that I have learnt so much about the the culture and have fallen in love with Turkey.

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Richard - Canada, 22 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was our first organized tour and it won't be our last. The tour was well balanced, providing insight into Turkey's rich history, diverse geography, and sites of geological, archaeological, political, and economic interest. Our tour leader must be applauded for his knowledge and commitment. His efforts, skill and dedication made this a memorable tour for all of his passengers. Our hotels were generally of good quality and our small bus was comfortable and well suited to the route and the group. Our driver, Mahut, was excellent. All of the activities and visits were well organized, appropriate, and very interesting.

Italian Lakes Discovery

Margaret & Peter - New Zealand, 30 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was excellent, though some accommodation was not as good as others particularly for single travellers. Our guide Alessandro Tenca really made the trip with his excellent knowledge of all facets of the trip and his rapport with the travellers.

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Barbara - Canada, 9 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I can't say enough about our guide Baris. He has a great deal of knowledge of the history and culture of Turkey. Our group learned a lot from him. I would highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

Treasures of Turkey

Andrew & Jennifer - Australia, 15 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The itinerary covered lots of the places we wanted to see as well as many others, and was very well planned, and varied.

The Cinque Terre Explored

Daniela - Australia, 23 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

the cinque terre was amazing. emilio our tour guide was awesome fun, and so knowledge, he made the whole week so much fun, a was a joy to be around.

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Robert & Jane - New Zealand, 1 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We feel the tour was comprehensive and varied. We saw a large amount of the country yet there was still time for relaxation to enjoy the company of our fellow travellers. The accommodation overall was very satisfactory; one suggestion is that we would have preferred to have had a sheet as well as a duvet, as we were too hot on several nights. Many people like to sleep without the air conditioning. The travel bus was comfortable. Fatih, the driver, was friendly and we felt safe in his hands. However the thing that really made the tour memorable and enjoyable for us was that we had a tour guide par excellence. Uger Vural is knowledgable, enthusiastic and passionate in his desire to pass on to visitors the wonders of his country. Lots of tour guides have knowledge, but Uger is so personable and friendly, that you feel that your enjoyment of his tour is very important to him.

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Kym - Australia, 30 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Fantastic first time on an organized tour and we loved treasures of turkey Our guide Ali was fantastic and faith our driver was very safe and helpful

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Elizabeth - Australia, 30 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our guide Ali Ucal was tremendous He spoke well and explained turkey and sites very well He cared for us and was always ready to help He really gave us the most wonderful Turkish experience from the culture to the food Fatih our driver was excellent Overall we were so impressed with the standard of this trip and our guide Ali that we will definitely be looking at another peregrine tour in the future Everything went smoothly for us

Spirit of Amalfi

Terri - Australia, 9 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The countryside is beautiful and interesting and the walks well chosen.

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janette - Australia, 30 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Loved turkey and the Treasures of Turkey tour so would recommend both to frıends and famıly.

Splendours of Italy & Southern France

Janet - New Zealand, 14 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Very good pace and mix of sightseeing, walking together and free time. Good variety of activities.

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Gordon - Canada, 22 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Overall, the tour was well organized and informative.

Highlights of Greece

Lesley - Australia, 2 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I especially enjoyed this trip because of the knowledgeable commentary given by our tour guide and her concern that we enjoyed the experience and got the most out of our time in Greece Organisation was efficient and verything went without a hitch

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Barbara - Australia, 31 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a wonderful trip - Koray, our guide and Kasim, our driver made sure that we enjoyed every moment.

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Dorothy - New Zealand, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Out Turkish tour leader , Ali ( Emirah Ucal)was exemplary . His enthusiasm, deep knowledge and passion for his country was amazing.His honesty was above reproach. It is a pity that his work is limited to the season only from April to mid October. He would be an inspiring speaker at Peregine evenings in Australia and New Zealand.He is young and future of Turkey. How about bringing him over in the Turkish 'off season'? Your business would increase enormously.

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Helen - Australia, 18 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The country side, towns and agriculture of Turkey are so varied and interesting. There is never a dull moment during "Treasures of Turkey". Our guide Gokhan and driver Ausim, were a marvellous team. They looked after us closely, at the same time giving us freedom to explore the restaurants and towns.

Treasures of Turkey

Nerida - Australia, 2 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a fantastic holiday with an interesting and enthusiastic group of people and a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic leader and a very caring and safe driver.

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Judy - Australia, 18 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our Guide, Memish was fantastic, a walking computer, he was fantastic in arranging all details, and a wealth of kowledge and was able to answer any questions from the group. I was dissapoined with the quality of the bedding, and bathroom linen, in most of the hotels. There were exceptions, but most were rock hard, and pillows like rock. Overall I loved this experience, the Turkish people I found to be very friendly and happy. The coach with 14 people and seated about 27 was a bonus, very comfortable and airconditioning was great. Fatish was a wonderfully capable bus driver. Well done to your chosen staff.

The Best of Turkey

Carol - Australia, 9 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was my 2nd best of Turkey tour in 12 months. I loved the first one so much I just had to return. there is so much to absorb and learn. My tour guide this trip had an excellent historical knowledge and was also a great guide. We were a small group and therefore very flexible. I am so much in love with Turkey and its people, culture and history - I shall return again next year.

The Best of Turkey

Kong Yew - Australia, 2 Sep, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Well organised itinerary and pace of travel. Given a choice of optional activities during the trip was very much appreciated .

Spirit of Amalfi

Helen - Australia, 16 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I thought the value of the trip was very good, the variation in walks was excellent and really gave us a different taste of the Amalfi coast. I thought we would probably walk further each day but understand the terrain was tricky at times (loads of stairs) but nonetheless I was not disappointed. The experience was amazing and especially impressed with the knowledge and expertise of our tour leader Francesco, his stories and historical spin on an amazing part of the Italian coast was truly evident and really made this tour. His passion and professionalism was 5 star!

The Cinque Terre Explored

Ingrid - Australia, 9 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I simply had a wonderful time!

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margaret - New Zealand, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our Treasures of Turkey experience could not have been better. The tour was well paced with time to enjoy each destination. The variety of wonderful sites was amazing and our hotels were well placed for getting out and exploring on our own if we wanted to. Our guide was very knowledgeable with a wide range of in depth information, a patient and respectful manner and a great sense of humour. Our driver was very considerate and delivered us back to Istanbul safely. The small group size meant that we all got to know each other and we worked well as a group.

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Janice - Australia, 2 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Sinan Gokdemir, the tour leader, was excellent. His enthusiastic sharing of knowledge and culture made the trip very interesting. The Turkish people we met were so friendly and the group size (11) was ideal.

Hidden Villages of Provence

James - New Zealand, 9 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Norman and Jenny - New Zealand, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our tour guide was Ali Emrah Ucal, on trip Pett 120911 Ali was an exemplary guide - well organized, well educated, knowledgable, always willing to help, good humored, witty, and fun to be with. All members of the group agreed that without Ali the tour might not have reached the heights of excellence that it did. If we ever do another Peregrine tour in Turkey we would wish to do it again with Ali. He has become our friend. The tour itself was well run and generally very interesting. Ali's commentaries were extremely helpful. Food stops were well selected, and the hotels ranged from adequate to top notch. From a personal viewpoint as a New Zealander, the Pammukale geothermal features were a disappointment - nothing like what we a used to in NZ. However, this did little to detract from the enjoyment of the tour because the company was so good. Well done, Peregrine - we think the small-scale tour size is a big advantage.

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Anne - Australia, 2 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Sinan was an excellent tour guide who made us all feel very special and his love and enthusiasm for his country was exemplary. Our driver 'Awesome' was Indead awesome with his ability to maneuver the bus.

Italian Lakes Discovery

Peter - Australia, 9 Sep, 2012

4

Overall Rating

scenery was excellent but itinerary misrepresented the degree of difficulty of the walks. more time could be spent sightseeing not reaching summits of mountains. we are about to go on an Amalfi coast tour from 7th oct and hope we don't strike same issues.

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Irena - Australia, 2 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Well worth the experience I am amazed at the history of this wonderful country

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Debbie - Australia, 25 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We enjoyed our trip very much, it wasn't too full on, there was the opportunity to have some free time, some of the hotels were not quite up to standard but for overnight stays adequate.

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Geoff - Australia, 18 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Gohkan was an excellent tour leader wıth an extraordınary knowledge of myths, legends and hıstory of Turkey. He also has a warm and engagıng personalıty whıch helped us to thoroughly enjoy the two weeks that we spent wıth hım The drıver was also excellent.

Colours of Amalfi (Family)

Thomas - United States, 1 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We just came back from the "Colours of Amalfi" family tour and had a wonderful time. We wanted our 12-year old daughter and 10-year old son to get a real sense of being in and learning about another culture, and that was exactly what we got. The various locations and activities gave them a wide range of experiences that I am sure they will remember for life.

The Best of Turkey

Barbara - Australia, 3 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Turkey was a wonderful experience, people were friendly, I felt safe, it was country rich in history and culture and it was accessible to all. This trip offered comfortable hotels, most had pools to cool off in after a heatwave, our english speaking guide helped us through so many menus and took us on orientation walks around our accommodation to get our bearings. Dramatic and contrasting scenery every day!

Spectacular Sardinia

Peter & Catherine - Australia, 10 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

More emphasis needed on level of fitness for this trip. Some people pay little regard to proper footwear and need for walking fitness.Peregrine need to be proactive with clients to ensure that they do not ruin others experience due to their low level of preparation.This did not happen on this trip, but was reported by others on a trip on Amalfi.This was Peregrines first Sardinian tour and was excellent

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Heather - Australia, 2 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Overall excellent trip. Would have welcomed some info on number of travellers prior to trip . It was fabulous being only 4 and the smaller the number the better. Both driver and tour guide were superb and very knowledgeable. Two or three nights in one place was delightful but realise distance does not always allow this. Most hotels very good but one in Selcuk was dreadful and recommend do not use again ,all the group felt the same. Would certainly recommend the tour and peregrine from my experience.

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David - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The guide made the tour as we could joke with him and he understood us. Firat Baydir was great and highly recommended to anyone else considering a tour in turkey. favorite stop was Kaj a beautiful small seaside town with great shopping boutique style.Hotels a great standard and in Van driver was great but balance of tour Mehmet was a dull mute. Got us lost a few times and some drives were rather long and I no fan of 3000 year old rocks but the rest of group enjoyed it. Highlight apart from Kthe was the hot air ballooning in capadocia. Don't be scared it's safe and fun n a tru highlight n great photo op. The lunch in Capadocia Gorme was awful as the cave restaurant was fully booked. Also some lunch highway restaurant stops we're pitiful and felt over kebabed, gozlemed and shiished. Burger king was a welcome sight. Thanks Firat for topping off our Eurovision Baku 2012 trip with showing us around your homeland of Turkey

Treasures of Turkey

David - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The guide made the tour as we could joke with him and he understood us. Firat Baydir was great and highly recommended to anyone else considering a tour in turkey. favorite stop was Kaj a beautiful small seaside town with great shopping boutique style.Hotels a great standard and in Van driver was great but balance of tour Mehmet was a dull mute. Got us lost a few times and some drives were rather long and I no fan of 3000 year old rocks but the rest of group enjoyed it. Highlight apart from Kthe was the hot air ballooning in capadocia. Don't be scared it's safe and fun n a tru highlight n great photo op. The lunch in Capadocia Gorme was awful as the cave restaurant was fully booked. Also some lunch highway restaurant stops we're pitiful and felt over kebabed, gozlemed and shiished. Burger king was a welcome sight. Thanks Firat for topping off our Eurovision Baku 2012 trip with showing us around your homeland of Turkey

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Allan - Australia, 12 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

More time at Anzac Cove

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John - United Kingdom, 4 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

In the past ten years I've thought 'how lucky' that our holidays have mostly involved the comfortable end of a plane en route to a five star destination - or over pampered on an all too luxurious cruise! This was a much braver trip for us and we couldn't fault it. We felt intrepid. We were travellers in a foreign land. It was a perfect adventure, extremely well led and in the serendipitous company of lovely people. It made us feel younger. It re - stimulated the desire to 'go and experience'. Peregrine is a great find! We're talking about you taking us to Burma next time!

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Robert & Linda - Australia, 18 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Overall we found the tour to be everything we'd hoped and a bit more .

Jewels of the Cinque Terre & Portovenere (self-guided)

Diane - Australia, 28 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The hotels were in excellent positions. It was good to stay in Levanto-a little more relaxed. Some of the walks a difficult but well worth it-but there are buses run by the park rangers for pickup & dropoff if some parts of the walk is too steep. It is also well worth catching the boat from Monterosso to Portovenere to see the villages. The train service is excellent enabling easy travel to & from each village instead of walking if too tired. Self guided notes were 110% right down the last little detail.

The Best of Turkey

christine - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I wish to thank Bayram for one of the most enjoyable tours of my life. I went to Turkey to experience the culture, history, and sites. At times some of the architecture (man made and natural) took my breath away, having lunch with his family will be an experience I will never forget (I felt it an honour to be invited to his home family home) then again to his own home. At times the traveling was long, but I would not change anything as I would not miss any of the sites he took us to, or made us walk to. Bayram knowledge was amazing (though sometimes he might think it was wasted on me) His organisational skills were incredible for a person of his age, as I find that this skill comes with age. I wish Bayram and his family all the best and I hope one day our paths will cross again.

Treasures of Turkey

Tony - New Zealand, 26 Jun, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Some of the days involved long bus trips that became tedious, and some of the accommodation was below the standard we expected,eg. Goreme and Ankara. More time for rest and recreation would be appreciated. Apart from these observations the tour was excellent and the tour leader very helpful, informed and personable.

Highlights of Greece

George - Australia, 24 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Great trip sites visited amazing hotels chosen were charming .Tour guide Eugenia was terrific very knowledgable treated us like family , she went above and beyond to make our trip special my wife and I can't thank her enough , also special mention to our driver ari very professional and helpful .If these are the kind of people peregrine are using in Greece I'm very impresed !

Treasures of Turkey

Pam - Australia, 9 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I would have preferred to fly between some towns so that more time could be spent on the coast, for instance. I would have preferred not to go to Gallipoli .

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Peter - Australia, 22 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We were very pleased with the trip and particularly our guide

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Phillip - Australia, 23 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Absolutely the best trip I have done. The itinery was ideal, the tour leader was brilliant, the organisation and execution was spot on.

The Best of Turkey

Keith - Australia, 3 Jun, 2012

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Spirit of Amalfi

P - New Zealand, 27 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Amazing scenery. Excellent knowledgeable guide. BUT in my opinion, he let the group spread out too much on the tracks, which then caused a problem in that one lady had to be helped in places as maybe her age was against her,& also her fitness a little off as the ground was quite rough, steep at times. Helped by other male members, including me. Do not think it was really our responsibility, however as a NZ tramper/bush walker, one never leaves anyone behind. There were some quite hard moments(never wish to go down steps again). We walked thru the hottest part of the day, having lunch mostly about 2pm. Felt we could have bought our own lunch and had a break along the track. Would have be much nicer. We did do this a couple of times.

The Best of Turkey

karen - Australia, 10 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

the whole experience, from start to finish, was just absolutely wonderful.

Treasures of Turkey

Karen - Australia, 17 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Wonderful. Our guide's knowledge and obvious pride in Turkey and its history made the trip a unique cultural experience. Every day was amazing. The accommodation was also a great suprise with some really good accommodation. Much better than I could have arranged on my own. The variety of experiences was also well thought out and executed. Loved it

Italian Lakes Discovery

David - United States, 3 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Very enjoyable. Good itinerary.

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Tina - Australia, 23 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a small group of 6, ideally 10 or 12 would be better. Organisation re checking in etc was great.

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Craig - Australia, 22 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Louise - Australia, 5 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Ours was a small group of six, plus our leader and driver, and the number worked really well. We were able to time our visits to busy places to avoid crowds, and once there could move around more quickly, and have better Q&A time with our guide compared to the larger groups we saw. We also got to know each other and became like a family on the tour which was a precious experience. Highly recommended!

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Agata - Australia, 22 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Places visited during the tour were beautiful, each day differing from the next, with perfect mix of big cities to small villages and country side. Highly recommended.

Crete & Santorini Explorer

Jennifer - Australia, 17 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

What a treat Hania was, food delicious, White mountain landscape awesome, not enough time to shop though, a little rushed but understood so much to see in short period of time. Need to return to Crete to see other end of island. Dimitry and Catariona fantastic!! Santorini was wonderful but again would someday have to return to shop in Thira. Already planning my next tour to Greece. Hope Petros our guide is still about.

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Jennifer - Australia, 12 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I'd have to say the hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia was a real thrill for me. Turkey is such a vibrant country, couldn't get enough of it. What a fabulous informative guide we had in Memis Buyukata proud to be a turk and passionate about his country. Would love to do the tour all over again sometime. Only criticism was a few hotels lacked fridges, an occasional swimming pool would have highlighted my stay.

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David - Australia, 12 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

An excellent overall tour of middle & western Turkey. If all the guides can be as informative as Mesis you will learn much about Turkey. For a 15 day tour it is reasonably relaxing although the last 4 days are at hectic pace. A little more time could be spent at Gallipoli but it really is a special place.

Treasures of Turkey

virginia - Australia, 12 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

we had a good mix of cultural and recreational experiences.

Trails of Andalucia

Tony - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The tour was everything and more than we expected. It was well organised, transport was excellent, accommodation good to very good, but it was our guide Gayle Mackie which really made the tour so good. She was professional, organised, informative and knowledgeable, and was such fun to be around. She went out of her way to cover even the finest detail and her local knowledge was incredible

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Christine - Australia, 8 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had only 4 women on our tour with quide Peter Blackman. This was a private tour starting on 6th June 2012. Our ages ranged from 58 to 63 and not all fit. Peter was excellent he adapted the tour to our level of fittness which was greatly appreciated.

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Bernadette - New Zealand, 4 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Guide was exceptional. Very knowledgeable, interesting, got group on time for departures n arrivals. Everyone got on well with guide, who had good sense of humor. Driver was also exceptionally cautious and patient, along windy dangerous roads, and brought us all over the country safely. Top marks. Tour highly recommended. Some hotels not too flash , breakfast not to standard of others we were in, but overall, adequate.

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BARBARA - Australia, 4 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Best Ive ever done. Our guıde - Memıs - ıs a walkıng encyclopedıa of ınformatıon. Very professıonal but stıll lots of fun. The drıver was also amazıng. Lıttle Englısh but such a sweet man. They could not do enough for us. The real star ıs Turkey. Its fascınatıng beyond words. Im humbled by my lack of knowledge. Not now. Wıth Memıs - you get a degree. And he managed to make ıt all ınterestıng. Hıghly recommend tour - guıde - and drıver. Thank you.

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Felicity and Colin - United Kingdom, 14 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a fantastic guide, with a superb depth of knowledge. He took wonderful care of our 'older' group, and was on hand to explain Turkish food, history, culture, and deal with any problems and queries that we came up with. The tour was very well planned, with a rich variety of excursions and activities - something for everyone.

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Belinda - Australia, 1 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We travelled as a private tour with just our family - 2 adults and 4 teens. Reflecting on our tour we all say we experienced Turkey - its culture, history, politics, food and landscape. The balloon ride over the fairy chimney's was a highlight for all. We enjoyed the 2 weeks with our guide, getting to know her and our driver.

The Best of Turkey

Steve - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a great trip & felt that we were given extra special attention by Firat, if there was anything we needed or wanted to see he did all he could to accomodate our request. Excellent guide.

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Brett & Joelle - Australia, 7 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Overall the tour was extremely enjoyable, well organised and an amazing experience

The Best of Turkey

Dorothy - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

My Turkey tour was wonderful in every way. Both our guide and driver were helpful and professional. I learnt so much about Turkey, its culture and history and every day was full of wonder, beauty and surprises. I would highly recommend Peregrine to others.

Treasures of Turkey

Ana Carolina - Brazil, 15 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Turkey is an amazing country and this trip will leave amazed! The tour leader was excellent and was able to make us fell and live the culture of the country. Everything was perfect.

Highlights of Southern Italy & Calabria

Janice - Australia, 20 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

If the weather is not favourable for the fishermen to go to the cove at Camerota, one should be given an option to return to hotel or spend the day in the village as the four hour walk that we had to do in the rain was pretty hard going.

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Grant - Canada, 16 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our tour guide, Baris, and our bus driver Unal were superb. A tour is made, or spoiled by the dynamic within the group. I am very happy to have been in this great group of two fellow travellers, Baris and Unal.

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Nella - Australia, 23 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip that my husband and I did certainly fulfilled our expectations above and beyond .we felt that it was really good value and that our tour leader showed us many things that we were not expecting .I would definitely do another trip with peregrine in the future .

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Janet and keith - New Zealand, 23 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

First time for us in Turkey, we were a little unsure, but found it to be even better than hoped. Everything exceeded our expectations. We were well prepared thanks to the excellent trip notes and itinerary provided to us. Would recommend tour to any of our NZ or UK friends. Impressed that tour went with only 6 of us. What luxury!

Treasures of Turkey

Anne - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Best of Turkey

John - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Gobleki Tepe should be part of your normal itinerary. It was one of the highlights of the trip.

Treasures of Turkey

Michele - Lesotho, 3 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was wonderful - everything was well planned and run profesionally. While I was really hesitant to travel in a "tour group" there were only 4 of us and the experience was awesome - thank you.

Splendours of Eastern Europe

Bronwyn - Australia, 27 May, 2012

3

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Mary - Ireland, 26 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Graeme - Australia, 3 Jun, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Graeme - Australia, 3 Jun, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Greek Island Odyssey

Geoffrey - Australia, 17 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Marg & Peter - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Best of Turkey

Veronica - Australia, 11 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Hugh & Charlene - Australia, 29 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

judith - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Best of Turkey

Caryll - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

susan - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Tony - New Zealand, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Sally - Australia, 24 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Sonal - United States, 15 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Margaret - Australia, 12 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Vicki - Australia, 27 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Marilyn - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Best of Turkey

ian - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

JILLIAN & ROBERT - New Zealand, 15 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Graham & Gail - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Bruce & Yvonne - Australia, 22 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Trails of Andalucia

Terese - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Michael &Wanda - Canada, 3 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Highlights of Greece

Rob - Australia, 27 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Catherine - Australia, 25 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Highlights of Greece

Richard - Australia, 27 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Margie - New Zealand, 17 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Edward & Sandra - New Zealand, 8 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Best of Turkey

John and Dorothy - Australia, 4 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Alison - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Magic of Turkey (Family)

Peter and Jennifer - Canada, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Best of Turkey

Nicola & Mark - Australia, 6 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

kathy - United States, 22 Apr, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Janice - Australia, 5 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

john - Australia, 3 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Donna - Canada, 8 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Ron - Australia, 8 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Elizabeth - Australia, 3 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey

Edgar - Australia, 4 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We enjoyed this tour immensely. In the two weeks we got an insight into a country about which had a number of erroneous ideas. We thought the choice of places to visit gave us a good overview of tourist highlights and a look at how everyday Turkish life proceeds.

Treasures of Turkey

Jan - Australia, 4 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey is a terrific trip that takes in a diverse and interesting range of Turkish history, geography, and sights. The bus travel is well paced and there is enough walking and activity to keep you fit. We enjoyed our travel companions, the tour guide and driver, the sights and the reasonable food and souveniers.

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Bernie - Australia, 19 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Thanks to uger and mahmett for making the tour exceptional! mahmett was an excellent driver and we always felt very comfortable and safe. Uger was a wealth of knowledge and we felt very privileged that he was able to share so much of turkey with us! They were both very professional and friendly. The tour exceeded all my expectations and I will definitely do another!

Jewels of the Cinque Terre & Portovenere (self-guided)

Robyn and Ian - Australia, 9 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We thoroughly enjoyed the Cinque Terre experience and found the on ground support from Garden hotel in Levanto was good.

The Best of Turkey

Ian and Robyn - Australia, 29 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We felt in good hands for the complete trip and at no time unsafe or lacking in direction. Being a small group it was possible to accommodate everyone's needs and aspirations and also make small changes to the itinerary and be flexible on day-to-day decisions. Polat's strengths were his knowledge of and enthusiasm for Turkey and it's future.

Italian Lakes Discovery

Sharon - Australia, 30 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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robyn ann - Australia, 14 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

my 15 day treasures of turkey trip was amazing from start to finish. Sinan was a wonderfu leader with amazing knowledge which he shared with a genuine love of his country. The bus was very comfortable and the driver a great bonus to our trip.

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Jonathan and Sarah - New Zealand, 26 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The tour was good in that it gave us a real feel for Turkey and we did not feel too insulated from the people and places we were visiting.

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Lesley - Australia, 13 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I especially enjoyed the hikes in the valleys of Cappdocia

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Tanya - Australia, 15 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Wonderful trip. Lots of fantastic scenery and different types of landscapes - mountains, the coastal areas, valleys, village and town/city life. Excellent in regards to historical sites and ruins. Lots of variety of experiences.

Flavours of the Dordogne

Patrick - Canada, 23 Sep, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Our group was small (only six, plus Beatrice) so you always felt as if personal interests were well considered.

Italian Lakes Discovery

peter - Australia, 23 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our tour guide Roberta Scala was excellent.She was patient,tolerant,caring,methodical and fit as a fiddle!

Highlights of Southern Italy & Calabria

lance - Australia, 16 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

most enjoyed - one of the best peregrine we have done

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Anna - United Kingdom, 16 Sep, 2012

4

Overall Rating

I really enjoyed the tour and the itinerary however there was one too many ancient sites and amphitheatres. One or two of the best ones/uniquely located would have been enough. At times the itinerary felt quite relentless - Some more free time would have helped.

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Anthony - Australia, 22 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A thoroughly enjoyable experience. It would be nice to have more "free" time to explore some of the cities/towns where we had overnight stays. We were disappointed in the Q Inn hotel, upon our return to Istanbul we had to relocate to a different hotel (the upgrade was very nice to 5 Star but we had to go and retrieve bags that they had let us keep there whilst touring).

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GAYLE & MICHAEL - Australia, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our guide Berk Eren's enthusiam and passion for his country and his ability to impart his country's history in a fun and friendly manner made our tour very rewarding and enjoyable. Being a private tour of 4 people the flexibility he created for our needs was of a high professional standard. Also the driver, Ardel was very professional and friendly and made us feel safe on the road.

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Rob - Australia, 15 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The best tour we have ever had, we have travelled extensively with other similar tour providers and this trip was our best due to Bayram Tanriverdi was our tour leader. He was very knowledgeable he welcomed us into his culture and country. I would recommend this tour to everyone. Good value, good quality hotels new configuration of bus seating allowed extra room which made things more comfortable.

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Susan - Australia, 22 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Really great tour leader and group

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Susan - Australia, 22 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Really great tour leader and group

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Dave - New Zealand, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was an outstanding trip due to a combination of the professional way that Peregrine run their business as well as the outstanding guide, Ali Emrah Ucal, employed by Peregrine on this tour. Ali is university trained, interested in people, passionate about his country and nothing was too much trouble. He was extraordinarily helpful in all aspects of the tour as well as solving the myriad of minor logistical problems faced by the people in our group...wonderful empathy and great interpersonal skills. I could not rate him highly enough and I will certainly be signing on for another Peregrine tour because of him.

Highlights of Southern Italy & Calabria

Sophie - Australia, 16 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

One of the best tours I have been on. Everyday was different. Calabria must be one of the best areas to visit. Tour leader excellent

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Gary - Australia, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

All of the private tour we took was excellent. The Tour Guide Berk was an excellent ambassador for Peregrine and looked after us wonderfully. We could not be more please with the tour, the accommodation, the places visited and the care shown us on the journey. The driver Erdal was also very good at ensuring we felt safe and was always pleasant and friendly. The only issue we had was the failure of the company to do the pick up from our cruise boat at the beginning of the journey, AND despite the tour guide ringing to ensure the pick up from the final hotel to the airport for our departure was in place, they again failed to undertake the pick-up, very frustrating. With time before international departure a critical issue we had to pay for alternate taxi transfer.

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Colin & Mary - United Kingdom, 15 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Fantastic trip made all the better by the excellent guide we had who gave us a deeper insight into Turkey by his wealth of knowledge, stories and general information about the country.Our driver was amazing and we felt totally secure in his good hands. We felt this trip was extremely good value for money and look forward to our next Peregrine trip.

Spirit of Amalfi

SRIDHAR - New Zealand, 16 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

My wife and I had a wonderful tour and Frank Carpegna our tour guide, absolutely made it for us.

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Janice - Australia, 18 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was very well paced, with many interesting experiences each day. The tour leader was very professional in his interactions with tour members and well informed about all aspects of the sites visited.

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Jenny - New Zealand, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A well worth tour

Italian Lakes Discovery

David and Jo-Anne - Australia, 23 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Great trip. The lakes district is beautiful. The visit to the Glacier in Switzerland and the return train trip were highlights.

The Best of Turkey

Laurie - Australia, 9 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Not having travelled with Peregrine before I didn't know what to expect, and I was extremely pleased with every aspect of the tour. The group jelled together immediately and made very happy travelling companions

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Maxine - Australia, 15 Sep, 2012

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Crete & Santorini Explorer

Trevor - Australia, 23 Sep, 2012

Overall Rating

A good combination of the less well known Crete and the iconic Santorini. I would have liked to have seen more of Crete.

Highlights of Greece

Trevor - Australia, 16 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I really enjoyed this trip. The pace was a bit frantic, but we saw a lot. Greece is so much more than old ruins. The people, food, wine and scenery were a constant delight. Anastassia, our leader and guide was superb. What she doesn't know about Greek history and mythology isn't worth knowing.

Highlights of Greece

Beverley - New Zealand, 16 Sep, 2012

4

Overall Rating

An excellent tour guide provided in depth information and saw that we were well catered for. The driver was very competent and the vechile comfortable. There were variable accomodation, the best being in Athens

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Laurence and Margare - Australia, 7 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We were delighted with nearly all aspects of the tour. This was the first such tour we have done with any company and we were very pleased with the arrangements, the reliability of the organisation and the detail with which the tour was conducted.

The Best of Turkey

Meryl - New Zealand, 21 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This is a wonderful tour that packs a huge amount into 22 days.

The Best of Turkey

Denise - Australia, 16 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A wonderful introduction to a very beautiful and fascinating country. A well-balanced tour that's left me with many fond memories of Turkey, the people and the places, and a hunger for more.

Cycling the Loire Valley (self-guided)

Tracy - Australia, 10 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was our first Peregrine and cycling tour. We liked the idea of the self-guided trip as I am particularly not a cyclist and did not want the pressure of holding up a group. Loved the experience right from the start, where our information pack was presented to us without asking at our first hotel. The bikes provided were in excellent condition and the maps provided sufficient to get us around. I had chosen the Loire Valley as it was not too hilly and provided many opportunities to cycle through the country and villages. Tracks and roads were good quality and the experience thoroughly enjoyable. Hotels and meals were good and great value even providing well for me, a vegetarian. Great to know our bags were getting transported from place to place and not getting as wet as us! Would recommend the experience to anyone.

Treasures of Turkey

Gayle - Australia, 7 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I was ambivalent about doing this tour as I had been an independent traveller for three months prior and wasn't sure that an organised tour would be as good as 'doing your own thing'. However, I thoroughly enjoyed travelling with a group and 15 was a great number. There was quite a bit of bus travel, but Turkey is a big place. The itinerary was well thought out, although with hindsight it would have been good to fly to Goreme and skip Antalya. We could have then spent more time at Kas or Fetiye. I would highly recommend this tour and we were so lucky to have Ergun as a tour leader - his knowledge of Turkey and all neighbouring countries was incredible.

The Best of Turkey

Colleen - Australia, 7 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Would recommend to anyone. Good general tour with good size group.

Spirit of Amalfi

Greg - Australia, 7 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was well organised, but seemed to be rushed, so as to fit in all of itinerary. I would class the tour as a trek more so than a walk due to steep terrain that needs to be negotiated daily. As it was one couple did not participate after the first day, but I believe that was due to their fitness level more than anything else. We had a good group of people and the tour leader, Vincenzo, was excellent and his level of local knowledge was tremendous which he was always willing to pass on. He also went out of his way to show us the local restaurants and customs.

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Cheryl - New Zealand, 20 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This trip has everything from Natural wonders to man made ones and everything inbetween

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Sheridan - Australia, 20 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Everyone in their lifetime needs to go to Turkey. The food, the people and the sights are amazing. The Treasures of Turkey tour is a great way to see Turkey. This tour has left me craving more of Turkey and the memories from this tour will last a lifetime.

The Best of Turkey

Alan - Australia, 7 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We loved the trip. There were 4 of us and one guide and driver. The only things we didn't like was the pervasive smoking in Turkey and the litter everywhere. Otherwise, a very i9nterseting and enjoyable visit.

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Dennis - Canada, 29 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was a great trip. The transportation was supreme and the length and breadth of the trip was well plan to provide the best opportunity to see the wonderful country and people of Turkey. A Hugh bonus was to have Bayrum Tanriverdi as our guide and "Awsesome Poppa" as our drive. This was our 4th trip with Peregrine and was one of the best. I just loved this trip.

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dianne - Australia, 28 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

"Treasures of Turkey' encompassed much more than than ruins and markets The breathtaking scenery, little known coastal towns, the warmth of the people, great accomodation are the 'treasures.' We had amazing meals in Cappadocia (Mama Cappadocia) - she made us so welcome and the food was to die for! Similarly we had the same experience in Kas at Smiley's restaurant. Appreciated the sensitive manner in which our tour of Gallipoli was conducted Really I can't find enough adjectives to describe our time

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Oliver - Canada, 15 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Very good historical trip through Turkey. Very enjoyable, very relaxing and very educational. The tour guide was phenomenal.

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Gilda - Australia, 13 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our tour had one great element and that is our tour leader Altay Oczan, who was informative about his country, knowledgeable about the vast history of Turkeyand his approachable and friendly personality.

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Elisbeth - Australia, 13 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was faultless.Guide was a major contributor to its success. His enthusiasm Knowledge and organizational skills ensured it enjoyable for everyone.The coach driver was well skilled ad as a result we were all very relaxed throught the journey.

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Judy and Graeme - Turkey, 20 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Generally we preferred the experiences where we were among the local people rather than in more touristy locations.

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Kathryn - Australia, 11 Sep, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Had a fantastic holiday in Turkey with a wonderful group of people and the most AMAZING tour guide, Ali. He was just amazing, such a lovely person so easygoing and nothing was too much trouble. We also had a wonderful driver Rajep who although he didn't speak English was a lot of fun and very much part of our group.

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Suhasini - Australia, 11 Nov, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Best of Turkey

Judith - Australia, 28 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This trip was just amazing - Turkey is such a beautiful country (I never realised just how beautiful) Such a safe country to visit & people are so friendly & courteous. I really do have to congratulate Peregrine on putting together such an awesome adventure with such a mix of activities & sights. My thanks to Shane & all admin staff etc for the planning & booking etc. Also my thanks to Korhan our tour leader and also to Mesut our driver, just the best, amazing actually. Always felt so safe & comfortable in extreme driving circumstances. I do have one query, will Peregrine ever organise a trip to Eastern region of Black Sea Turkey & Eastern Anatolia???? Once again thank you all so much - an amazing experience.

Treasures of Turkey

Nigel and Geraldine - Australia, 11 Nov, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a fantastic time in Turkey on this trip. Every part of our tour ran like clockwork and had we attempted to do this same tour on our own it would have taken us 4 times longer and we would have lacked the expertise of our tour leader.

Splendours of Italy & Southern France

David - Australia, 8 Jun, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Great trip for seeing some beautiful areas of Italy and France. The Italian part of the tour had a dirrent pace to the French part: in Italy there was a lot of free time every day to explore small towns, in the French sctor there were picnic lunches most days away from towns and we finished the days in late afternoon. The hotels were well situated and some had a lot of character. The towns visited were great both in Italy and France. In general the walking was very easy if you are a fit walker though the temperatures by the end of our trip were in the mid thirties which adds some extra difficulty.

The Best of Turkey

Philippa - New Zealand, 3 Jun, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Pre-tour notes gave a guide to the main sites that we could expect to see. In fact the trip included far more and was richer for the extra experiences. We were fortunate to be able to visit GoblekiTepe and to have a guided tour of the site on the initiative of our tour guide, this was a highlight for us.

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Christine - Australia, 8 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had only 4 women on our tour with quide Peter Blackman. This was a private tour starting on 6th June 2012. Our ages ranged from 58 to 63 and not all fit. Peter was excellent he adapted the tour to our level of fittness which was greatly appreciated.

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Robert - Australia, 10 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was well organised - we always seemed to have something to do.

Hidden Villages of Provence

Anne - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This tour was ideal if you are looking for a physically active holiday, and seeing villages and views you will not see any other way. All accommmodation was superb.

The Best of Turkey

Des - Australia, 3 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our Turkish holiday, which was organised by Peregrine Travel. The tour was well planned, varied and full of anticipation. We were informed each evening of the program for the following day. The tour bus always left on time with the necessary stops for refreshments and comfort breaks. I would be more than happy to recommend this tour to anyone seeking an exciting and enjoyable Turkish experience.

Treasures of Turkey

Linda - Australia, 10 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Wonderful trip although will be even better once the fast rail is running to Ankara and so not quite so much time spent traveling by bus the first couple of days.

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Georgia - Australia, 29 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was a most enjoyable itinerary at a good pace. Our Tour Guide and Driver made an excellent team and looked after our every need almost 24/7. I would have liked an extra night in Fethiye as we arrived late afternoon and left early next day that way we would have had an opportunity to relax a little as the hotel was excellent and had a brilliant pool area. Not to mention the extra time to walk around the city which was quite picturesque. This trip was good value for money. The highlight for me the Balloon Ride in Cappadocia. Thank you to our Tour Guide Polat, Driver Tansell and Peregrine for a memorable holiday.

Treasures of Turkey

alan, cheryl,stephan - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Turkey is a hugh place and well worth seeing, and we were so happy with every thing we saw at a leisurely pace. We would do it again tomorrow..

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John - Australia, 10 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Highly recommended tour. Turkey was a wonderful surprise. People were very welcoming to Aussies (mention Harry Kewell !). The scenery was green and mountainous right to the coast, the antiquities remarkable and exciting, and the history so rewarding.

Treasures of Turkey

Kathy - Canada, 5 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

One of our best trips ever

Treasures of Turkey

Kathy - Canada, 5 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

One of our best trips ever

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Helen - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

My husband and I really enjoyed this trip. Within the short 2 week itinerary we were shown very interesting and diverse aspects of this fascinating country which sits at the crossroads of East and West. Our guide and driver were very capable and friendly and the tour proceeded without problems.

Jewels of the Adriatic

Ian - New Zealand, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was our 3rd Peregrine tour and all three have been memorable experiences. Having relatively small numbers and good tour leaders made this tour another worthwhile holiday.

Treasures of Turkey

sue - Australia, 22 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I arrived at Turkey to visit my daughter not knowing much about the country. It was an excellent experience.Our tour leader, Ali was a caring, knowlegable and fun person. The tour pace was not too hectic. We managed to avoid the crowd and always got into the tourist sites without long wait. the local restuarants that Ali took us were excellent. It was also liked a food safari tour. Thanks you Ali was an excellent experience.

The Best of Turkey

Janet - Australia, 4 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The tour was fantastic - an amazingly rich feast of Turkish sights, history, countryside, cities and food of course. And despite the apparently hectic schedule it was well paced and well managed by our very knowledgable guide.

Treasures of Turkey

Robert - Australia, 27 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

This was my first trip to Turkey and no doubt there is still plenty to see but the Treasures of Turkey tour was a wonderful introduction with what we were shown and history told by our tour leader Memis, driver Masud and a wonderful group of people who made up our group.

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Trevor & Robyn - Australia, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Excellent tour.

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Trevor & Robyn - Australia, 6 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey was a great trip. Small group allowed maximum time at highlights and guide's extensive knowledge of all things "Turkish" was excellent. Balloon ride at Cappadocia was awesome!

Treasures of Turkey

Julie - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a fantastic Private Turkey Tour,the tour was tailor made for where we wanted to go and we enjoyed every minute of it.

The Best of Turkey

Ian - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The walks we did are suitable for people of all ages but for seniors, you will need to be fit as there are hikes of a few kilometers involved.

The Best of Turkey

Denis - Australia, 25 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

This was the best guide we have experienced to date. Also the vehicle provided allowed plenty of room , reliable and the driver excellent

The Best of Turkey

Russell & Shirley - Turkey, 11 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was an amazing trip enhanced by our leader, Ibrahim Karademir, who went above and beyond what would normally be expected. He was complemented by a very friendly and helpful driver, Erdogan. Although not an issue with any members of our group, it would be good if the terms 'easy' walking and culture were clearly defined as the trip required a reasonable level of fitness.

The Best of Turkey

Donna & Roy - Australia, 6 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our Peregrine holiday in Turkey was a great experience.Our friendly and knowledable guide was very thoughtful and always was there helping in many ways to enhance our Turkey experience. The journey always felt comfortable and safe with a very capable and friendly driver.

The Best of Turkey

Frances & Geoffrey - Australia, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was a very enjoyable trip with many amazing highlights.

The Best of Turkey

Catherine - Canada, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We really enjoyed the trip. Each day seemed to be better a surprise. The countryside is beautiful. We feel fortunate to have had Korhan as a tour guide and Omir as our bus driver. It was a very full itinery.

Treasures of Turkey

Nicholas - Australia, 1 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Interesting and educational trip and both the guide and the driver made the experience paricularly pleasant.

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Susan - Australia, 1 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The overall tour was great - very educational and entertaining. Ugur was exceptional the way he looked after us, making sure we were happy with his arrangements and that we weren't left to our own resources unless we elected to do so. It was a busy 15 days, but there were opportunities to relax and regroup (mainly on the bus). Our driver, Selon, was also extremely helpful, careful and friendly.

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Sally - Australia, 5 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Both my husband and I traveled in a small group of 7 and had a fabulous time. The leader, Sinan Gokdemire was very knowledgeable, extremely courteous, good natured and friendly. We were very lucky to have such a good leader - more than we hoped for. We learnt about Turkish culture which made the trip special.

Central Turkey & the Black Sea

Mike - United States, 18 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The size was just right.

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Peter - Australia, 15 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Excellent cultural and historical tour of turkey !! The small group allowed access to the tour leader , who would answer all my questions regarding any site , cultural experience that turkey had to offer!!!!

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Joan Christine - United Kingdom, 15 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

What afabulous holiday! with a party of 11 from various parts of the world we melded into a great group. Turkey is fascinating. We really had no idea before the trip. we were amazed! Good time of year to go .Not too hot Thankyou,Ugur,Sello and Peregrine Shall we go!

Treasures of Turkey

Martin and Ann - New Zealand, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Great trip not too fast. Great coverage Great options Well priced

The Best of Turkey

terrance [terry] - Canada, 18 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A long journey, it was worthwhile for the length and breadth of Turkey seen, from ancient civilizations little appreciated to splendours like Ephesus, Cappadocia and Pamukkale.

Flavours of the Dordogne

Mark - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A great itinerary in a beautiful area - walking was clearly the best way to gain a proper appreciation of the landscape. Driving will give you only a sense of the area - walking with our fantastic leader was the way to go

The Best of Turkey

Margaret - Australia, 20 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The itinerary was varied and very interesting, particularly the archaeological sites. Almost all the hotels were of a high standard and very comfortable.

The Best of Turkey

sheila - United Kingdom, 18 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

serefe an exelent guide , very knowledgable and helpful.

Highlights of Greece

Rob - Australia, 27 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A well organised, fully inclusive tour that moved a a relaxed pace, but still covered all the highlights.

Treasures of Turkey

Vicky and Peter - Australia, 19 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We discovered a huge amount about Turkey-its history, both ancient and modern, its relationship with the wider world, saw amazing places and got to know its wonderful people. Great trip, wonderful guide and driver, and we'll be back for more one day.

Treasures of Turkey

Pam - New Zealand, 15 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We were very fortunate to have had such a great guide, driver and group of people to travel with. Every day was a highlight and Ugur's (our guide)knowledge and enthusiasm really made learning about Turkey something special.We have done other guided tours but this one was without a doubt the very best.

Treasures of Turkey

annabel - Australia, 1 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our tour guide was wonderful.He was very knowledgable about regions and the history of turkey and always enthusiastic. Turkey is a wonderful country to visit. Going on an organised small intimate group tour was appreciated, especially when you see the large 40 - 50 bus groups. The bus driver always had a smile on his face and helped out all the time, and played a good game of backgammon!!

Treasures of Turkey

Virginia - United States, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This trip covered all of the sights and areas we wanted to see. The bus rides were long but required due to the distances involved. Our guide did a great job of getting us to sites early to avoid long lines and other tour groups. He was very knowledgable, interesting, organized, and had a great sense of humor.

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Russell - Australia, 8 May, 2012

4

Overall Rating

A great way to see a good cross-section of Turkey in the hands of an expert local guide.

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Bruce - Australia, 3 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This trip was excellent in giving a feeling of many different aspects of the culture and the landscape of Turkey. From the historic bustle of Istanbul to the beautiful and breathtaking landscapes or Cappadocia and relaxing coastal places like Kas and Cannakele. It was also very moving and interesting to see the important area of more recent history at Gallipoli. A truly fine tour with great leadership.

Treasures of Turkey

kevin - Australia, 10 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The tour was varied and allowed us to stop when we wished. It showed us the most amazing sights.

The Best of Turkey

Richard - Australia, 6 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our first experience with a group tour and we were uncertain as to how we would handle being "organised". We found our worries were groundless and were delighted with the experience. A good balance between organised and free time. We have already recommended this tour to others.

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Elva - Australia, 1 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Stephen - Australia, 6 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

It surpassed any expectations we may have had completely due to the expertise of our tour guide Ergun Akkan. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the history of Turkey was contagious and passionate. He introduced us to the true character of Turkey and it's people in a warm and compelling manner. Congratulations Peregrine on employing a wonderful host. Perfect!!!!!!!!

The Best of Turkey

Amanda - Australia, 6 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

An excellent tour that surpassed my expectations. Great country, great guide and driver, good small group that made it easy to get around.

Treasures of Turkey

Paul - Australia, 15 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Great guide and bus driver, great destinations and a genuine exposure to the many aspects of Turkey.

The Best of Turkey

Brian & Heather - Canada, 22 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

It was a remarkable trip. We are still amazed at how much we saw and yet we never felt rushed.

Treasures of Turkey

Geoff - Australia, 12 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I was so unaware of just how magnificent Turkey is as a place to visit. The experience was enhanced by travelling with such a great group of people and having the most dedicated passionate tour leader, Ergun Akkan. Always prepared to go the extra mile the more our group bonded and did everything together the more Ergun contributed and responded to our requests. The day on the boat in the mediterranean was possibly the finest and funniest day I have experienced on tour. Singing, dancing, swimming and eating fantastic food. I loved it

Treasures of Turkey

robert - Australia, 31 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I had never done a group tour before.
It was the best thing I have ever done.
The tour was far better then I had ever imagined [it was fabulous]
The tour guide was excellent [Bayram Tanriver]He would give us talks during the day on the Turkish culture and I learnt so much by him.I though it was a nice touch.Thank you.

Classical Turkey & the Greek Islands

Yee and Dee - Australia, 27 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our Turkey tour was excellent. Tour leader is Selen Nur Caliskan. Selen is a lovely lady who looked after us very well. Our driver Fatih is excellent too. There are many highlights on this trip, in Istanbul alone we saw so much! The Aya Sophia, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Taksim, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Pera Palace, Cagaloglu Hamam...all amazing places!! Then we travelled around Turkey and everywhere we went it was just wonderful!! So much history and culture, and the very friendly people. We saw so much thanks to our leader Selen.

Our Greek Islands tour is also very good. Our leader here is Theodore and he is very well organised and looked after us very well. We visited Knossos on our own on Crete and it is amazing!! We also loved Santorini and Mykonos. Akrotiri on Santorini is another highlight. We enjoyed the seafood. The Olympic flame was there on the Acropolis the morning we were there. Theodore lokked after us very well, thanks.

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Yee and Dee - Australia, 15 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Our tour leader Stela Malenica is excellent. She looked after us very well and everything was well organised. She provided lots of information of the sights, places, history and introduced us to some amazing food. We had an excellent holiday and enjoyed the beauty of the Dalmatian Coast and the islands very much. We highly recommend this trip. Stela also helped us with information for our overland travel through Bosnia and Serbia after our trip. Many thanks to her.

The Best of Turkey

Sue - New Zealand, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip! I could never have visited so many interesting places under my own steam, at least not in 3 weeks. I learnt so much, as if history had really come alive. The food, accommodation, bus (and driver)and of course our delightful guide were all top notch.

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carole - Australia, 10 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Baric was excellent

The Best of Turkey

Sheelah and Douglas - Australia, 22 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We found our recent trip to Turkey both enjoyable and informative. Our guide, Korhan, was well organised, very personable and very knowledgeable about both historic Turkey and modern. We especially appreciated the contact we had with the Turkish people and local Turkish cuisine. The family run hotels where we stayed were clean,relaxed and comfortable and preferrable to the few resorts we stayed in. The tour had a good balance between physicality, museum/ historic site visits and free time.We will definitely travel with Peregrine again.

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Jackie - Australia, 6 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

AWESOME trip. Can highly recommend it to anyone interested in visiting Turkey. Our guide Ergun made our tour living history. It felt to me like we were in the pages of an absorbing History book and each day was packed with new and interesting experiences. Thank you so much Ergun.

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William - Australia, 12 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I have travelled somewhat in my life and have always looked down on organised tours as being for lesser people, but this tour showed how good these tours can be.

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Wendy - Australia, 12 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Memis was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable,flexible and good fun.The places we visited and tours included were diverse, surprising and thoroughly enjoyable.

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Pam. and. Wolf - Australia, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Excellent tour guide, Memis, and very capable bus driver. Accomodation was good, but some breakfasts were sparse and bathrooms poorly maintained. Itinerary provided a great introduction to Turkey, and an incentive to return this diverse country.

What was particularly important to the success of the trip was the capacity of both Memis and the driver to seamlessly modify the itinerary to accommodate the prevailing conditions, client needs and interests.

We would certainly recommend this tour to those seeking an introduction to Turkey.

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Vicki - Australia, 12 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Ergun was one of the best guides I've had & I've been on a few trips with you. His knowledge & personal care was unbelievable. We saw & did things in fantastic ways. He always tried to avoid big crowds so we could absorb & enjoy everything hassle free. It made us all feel pretty special. He & his beautiful wife are amazing !!

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Anne - New Zealand, 3 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Hah....forgotten exactly how much it cost, so it couldn't have been too steep.
Overall, I think we got good value. We probably couldn't have arranged a better trip ourselves.

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Lyn - Australia, 8 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This trip was beyond my expectations, the whole journey from beginning to end was full of a variety of experiences I waanted to see a bit to see a bit of Turkey and was not confident to arrange the trip alone I enjoyed there whole journey including the size of the group and the optional extras

The Best of Turkey

Ann - Australia, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A very enjoyable trip with a great group & knowledgable leader. Very comprehensive itinerary really did show us 'The Best of Turkey'; everything from ancient ruins and magnificent mosques to Gallipoli and a visit to a breeder of Kangal puppies! It was great to include the less touristy areas of Turkey & I really enjoyed Korhan's insights into daily life, history & politics.

The Best of Turkey

Priscilla - Australia, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was indeed the 'Best of Turkey' travel experience. Spectacular and varied scenery; wonderful and varied historical sites and architectural sites; and at all times, the genuine friendliness of the the Turkish people.

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Patricia Anne - Australia, 28 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Treasures of Turkey tour was an amazing trip with everyday providing many suprises along with the help of our Tour Leader Memis,s massive knowledge and especially the history of his country.The country and its people are very giving to tourists and they have a great respect for everything.Very highly recommend this tourto get a full insight of Turkey- a very apt title for this tour.

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Neil - Hong Kong, 12 Apr, 2012

4

Overall Rating

An enjoyable trip, with a knowledgeable guide who imparted a lot of valuable historical/cultural info. It gave an excellent introduction to a country full of interesting history. Expected the group to be of a younger age group but there were at least some people of my age on it otherwise it would have been difficult at times.

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Catherine - Australia, 1 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was fantastic and our guide and driver were excellent.

The Best of Turkey

Joan - New Zealand, 22 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A great way get a good over view of the different regions.Lots of travelling but enough frequent stops at places of interest en route.
visiting our guides family was a highlight as it gave an insight into the vast differences between rural and urban Turkey. the scenery was breath taking along the way. we plan to explore more out of the way places as a result of this journey.

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Jan and Brian - Australia, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a great trip led by Derya who was an amazing leader. Her knowledge and obvious love of her homeland Turkey was infectious!

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Joshua - New Zealand, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Everyday was like a day of discovery. You just did not know what was coming next from ancient ruins to fantastic meetings with the locals. The trip was fantastic!

Flavours of the Dordogne

Loraine - Australia, 29 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Sally - Australia, 15 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Kelda - Canada, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Flavours of the Dordogne

David - United States, 15 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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KATHERINE ANNE - New Zealand, 12 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This trip ws incredibly thorough, very comprehensive trip of the highlights of turkey. I learnt more about turkey than I ever imagined. well worth it, priced very well. We tried all the local foods, had spare time for shopping (its a shoppers dream), lots of laughs and a great guide. I would recommend to anyone.

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Russell - Australia, 14 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Jim and Linda - United States, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Chris and Noreen - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A little disappointed with cleanliness of countryside. Hotel quality inconsistent.

Magic of Turkey (Family)

Deanne - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Patricia - Australia, 31 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Muray - New Zealand, 1 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Trip provided an excellent range of activities each day. Tour leader provided a real insight into life in Turkey and made travel each day a breeze.

Crete & Santorini Explorer

Sally - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I would like to commend this tour leader for his flexibility and willingness to explore all options which enhanced the enjoyment of the tour.

Crete & Santorini Explorer

Judith - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Crete & Santorini Explorer

Sally - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

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Colin - Australia, 31 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Crete & Santorini Explorer

John - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A very good tour of two spectacular Greek islands.

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Michael - Australia, 18 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Tour was well organized from Ancient to Modern.

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Patricia - Australia, 18 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was extremely well organized. The flow of events and the lead up to each activity or site was extremely well prepared and we had the 'scene' set well in advance which made for a most enjoyable time. It was an outstanding experience and one that I would thoroughly recommend to anyone, young or old and one that would delight even the most experienced traveller. I don't think we realised how many real treasures Turkey had to offer...we have only just begun and will look forward to returning to this wonderful country.

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Helen - Australia, 18 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had a brilliant time,which was enhanced by our thoughtful, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, Bayram. He enabled us to experience more than just tourist Turkey and his passion and enthusiasism for his country was infectious. The tour was well organised and surpassed our expectations

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Kerrina - Australia, 12 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

A great tour with a very safe driver and a dedicated, knowledgeable and personable guide. Beware when booking pre and post tour accommodation in Istanbul. It was $160 per night in low season! I believe The Prince Hotel should have a special rate deal for Peregrine clients.

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kerrina - Australia, 12 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

The trip was wonderful. Our driver was very safe on the road. Our guide Memis was very professional and knowledgeable and had a sense of humour that appealed to his 12 Aussie and NZ clients. The itinerary was well planned. The day out on a boat was a welcome change to the coach. The main negative for me was having to pay $160 at the Istanbul Prince Hotel for each extra night prior to and after the tour. The most expensive accommodation I had in Europe.

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MORAN - Australia, 27 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

I loved the whole tour and the time spent in the cities chosen. I especially liked the 3 day stopover in Cappodoccia as it was magical and it needed that time to enjoy it all. Not big on the little detours to carpet and pottery place in Cappodoccia but all tours do this = I guess to encourage tourist money being spent.

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Robert - United States, 26 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Fantastic tour. This was my first experience with a tour group. The guide was great and the group was small so we got to know each other and it felt very personal. Turkey has a lot to see and the Turks are very friendly and polite.

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ANNE - Australia, 26 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

A trip of a life time, visiting out of the way places with a tour guide who shares his knowledge and understanding of what it is like to be in another culture, even if just for a short time as a tourist. Also to be part of a small group made for an intimate experience. It was not all glitz and glamour thankfully, it had more depth and humanity.

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David & Heather - Canada, 13 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

On the first day in Istanbul we checked out by noon and were to catch a train to Ankara at 8 pm that evening. The weather was cold,windy and rainy but we had no place to get dry and warm up...some accommodation should be provided for inclimate weather

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Julia - New Zealand, 12 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

I had a wonderful tour....I love history and love to learn all I could, and I did on this tour. NZ is such a young country and it was amazing to be somewhere with thousands of years of history.

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Andrea - Australia, 12 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was absolutely fantastic and the experiences were memorable. This was made more special for my husband and myself by our tour leaders enthusiasm and passion for sharing his country, history and culture. We would recommend this tour to our friends and family without hesitation.

Crete & Santorini Explorer

Sue & Steve - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Places selected were fantastic - views, sights and walks were all very enjoyable. Only slight negative was the 2 hotels in Crete and Santorini were not quite in the towns' centres, which only became an issue due to the not so good weather - rained a lot in Crete.

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marion - United States, 8 Apr, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Though the itinerary was a bit fast paced for me, I was able to see all the places I had wanted to visit and not have to deal with the driving and language constraints.

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Wendy & Lance - Australia, 12 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Turkey is a fabulous destination and we covered 4,000km of what is one giant museum. It helps if you are interested in history and love bread.
An unforgettable travel experience.

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Ruth - United States, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We loved everything about the tour, especially Memis, our tour guide extraordinaire. The size of the group (15) was perfect. Ahmed, our driver, was so helpful. We are sold on Turkey and Peregrine.

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Grace and Jeffrey - Australia, 8 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Well organised tour. Really great. Best tour we have been on.

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Peter - Australia, 12 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Our tour guide, Memis was absolutely wonderful! His knowledge was spot on and he explained everything as we went.
His unique way of informing us ranged from direct facts to wonderful stories and anictdotes.
The driver was a delightfully fun loving guy, Assim, who looked after us very well. Despite limited English, he always joined in the fun and laughed along with us.
Certainly a trip I remember many years to come. We are already talking about our next holiday.

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Janet - Australia, 23 Sep, 2011

5

Overall Rating

This trip was something I will never forget..Italy is such a beautiful country and every corner we turned was more spectacular, and to wander through Tuscany and soak in the history was all I could have asked for.

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Jennifer - Australia, 12 Sep, 2011

5

Overall Rating

I really loved the trip. It was so complete and full and I never once felt rushed or that I'd missed out on something. It totally met my expectations.

I have no complaints with the choice of hotels. Some excellent, some very adequate.

The highlight for me was Capadocia...I especially LOVED the balloon ride. The natural beauty of Goreme was overwhelming...with its ancient houses and churches carved out of volcanic ash.
As a historian...I thoroughly enjoyed all the ancient history and Roman ruins.
The area around Kas (including Kas) was incredibly beautiful and the day on the boat/swimming very special...the sunken Roman city...fascinating...loved it! Restaurants were great in Kas also.

I suggest that the Terrace Houses are added into the trip to Ephusus. They were more than worth seeing.

OVERALL...great trip and I came back feeling 20 years younger and healthier with all the walking. I'm already thinking about the next one.

A Week on the Camino (self-guided)

Gretel - Australia, 17 Sep, 2011

4

Overall Rating

My daughter and I really enjoyed this trip - the walking was easy, hotels on the whole good and a fascinating journey. Spending 6 days walking was good and it is a very different experience arriving in villages, towns and a city on foot. We met interesting people en route.

Magical Tuscany & the Portofino Peninsula

Dianne - Goodwood, SA, 14 Sep, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Be open to experiencing another culture so you don't expect things to be like "at home." Make the most of the other people on the tour and their experiences.

Images of Provence & the Côte d’Azur

Jacqueline - New Town, TAS, 28 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Pierre very good and knowledgable, and very fit!

Spirit of Amalfi

Sarah - Duncraig, WA, 14 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Joining hotel was changed after we had left Australia and was only by chance that I checked my email to discover this. Not the fault of Peregrine but the walk from Naples train station to new hotel was a fair distance. Francesco, our guide for this Spirit of Amalfi tour (4October 09) was wonderful........some newer songs in his repertoire would be a bonus!! We had a fabulous group, great weather, beautiful scenery, some really wonderful hospitality and good food and wine. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and have told my travel agent daughter that she can recommend this trip with confidence if Francesco is the guide.

Splendours of Italy & Southern France

Anne - , 05 Apr, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Italian local leader had fantastic sense of humour and was so proud of his country and its culture.

Colours of Tuscany

Ulrike - Shoreham, VIC, 02 Oct, 2011

4

Overall Rating

From a totally selfish perspective, I found the constant adjustment of the routes and terrains to allow for those less prepared for the nature of the trek was annoying and a little unfair. I realise how difficult it is to ensure that those undertaking the trek understand what is involved. However I signed up for a particular level of activity and was disappointed that it had to be modified for those less able.or willing. We were still able to complete most of the specified walks and all credit to Chiara for her adaptability and sensitivity.

Colours of Tuscany

Ulrike - Shoreham, VIC, 02 Oct, 2011

4

Overall Rating

Most memorable part of the trip - the walks to Montecatini, San Gimignano and the wonderful concert we were lucky enough to hear in Volterra. The hilltop villages are so atmospheric and filled with stories.

Colours of Tuscany

Ulrike - Shoreham, VIC, 02 Oct, 2011

4

Overall Rating

Chiara was a most enthusiastic leader who was able to share her culinary skills and expert knowledge of the geomorphology of the region.

Flavours of the Dordogne

Marie - , 09 Oct, 2011

5

Overall Rating

All of it was memorable, but the beauty of the area left a deep impression on me.

The Cinque Terre Explored

Helen - Canterbury, VIC, 19 Oct, 2008

5

Overall Rating

Amelio was a terrific guide - knowledgeable and well organized, but also simply warm and fun. He had a way of making everyone feel important. Within a day or two he felt like an integral part of the company. I'm quite sure he significantly contributed to the delight we all experienced.

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Dale - Kambah, ACT, 10 Oct, 2010

5

Overall Rating

Bayram Tanriverdi is great! Keep him. Best tour leader ever.

Highlights of Southern Italy & Calabria

John - , 18 Oct, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Our tour leader Barbara made it very special because she took us to restaurants that we would never have found alone and gave us the opportunity to sample local cuisine and a highlight was a picnic in the countryside near Alberobello

Highlights of Southern Italy & Calabria

John - , 18 Oct, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Barbara our tour guide took us for a long walk in the Cilento national park where we discovered tiny beaches, shared beautiful views and had wonderful picnic. Matera is also an amazing place to visit.

Journey through Central Europe

Joanne - Camperdown, NSW, 27 Sep, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Trip leaders: Yanos our trip leader for Journey through Central Europe was excellent. He is Hungarian and speaks excellent English, Czech, German, Hungarian and Polish so there were no language barriers during this trip. Yanos had great suggestions on how to spend our free time and was happy to facilitate booking extra activities for us as a group or individuals. He also gave us some insight into how the life has changed over the past 20 years for the people living in former communist countries in Central Europe as well as an overview of the history of the region over the past 1000 years. Itinerary: The Journey through Central Europe itinerary was very good, an extra night in Krakow would be the only change I'd suggest.

Journey through Central Europe

Robyn - Glen Innes, NSW, 27 Sep, 2009

5

Overall Rating

We had a wonderful trip - saw lots, learned heaps, met lovely people. Can't wait to go again. Janos Ratkai was particularly good in his role of tour leader, combining the roles of guide, teacher and organiser most effectively. He was very aware of pertinient responsible tourism issues and very thorough in ensuring that the guests were able to attend all activities that interested them. Jonas was also very particular that the guests were able to travel safely around the different cities during their free time. His local knowledge was a great benefit and his enthusiasm for also learning more about the places we visited added to the positive atmosphere of the tour. Please send me a copy of your new brochureso that my husband and I can do some planning for future travel.

Journey through Central Europe

Joanne - , 27 Sep, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Yanos was a fountain of information about the history and culture of the places visited in Central Europe. He was also great at recommending and organising additional activities to enjoy during our free time. Late night at the Black Light Theatre in Prague and late night at the museums in Vienna were highlights for me. The nature walk with Matt at Grazalema was very enjoyable with beautiful views, a light picnic lunch and great exercise at a pace appropriate for the group.

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